Match Schedule Change: Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbySANZAR, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the Melbourne Rebels versus Crusaders Round 5 match, originally scheduled for AAMI Park, Melbourne on Saturday 12 June, will now be played...
Watch: Christian Cullen makes his test debut 25 years ago today
4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby25 years ago today, the rugby world was introduced to a legend of the game with young fullback Christian Cullen making his test debut against Samoa. Cullen was cleared to make his debut on...
All Black legend Wayne 'Buck' Shelford knighted
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Blacks hardman Wayne 'Buck' Shelford was awarded a knighthood on Monday for services to rugby. Shelford is the player credited with injecting the fear factor into New Zealand's pre-match...
Kyle Sinckler into the Lions squad following the injury to Andrew Porter
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 25-year-old Ireland International picked up the injury in Leinster Rugby’s defeat to Glasgow Warriors on Friday night in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup. Sinckler, a Lions tourist in New Zealand in 2017,...
Super Rugby Wrap: Reports, Results, Standings & Highlights
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound four of Super Rugby Trans Tasman saw an Australian side claim another Kiwi scalp as the Brumbies held out for a 12-10 win over the Hurricanes. For the rest of the Australian sides it was...
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains Morne Steyn's test recall
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMorné Steyn is in line to experience the rare honour of facing the British & Irish Lions for a second time after claiming a recall to the Springbok squad featuring several Rugby World...
Brumbies hold on to stun Hurricanes, Highlanders thrash Waratahs
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Brumbies secured only a second win for an Australian franchise in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, stunning the Hurricanes. Jordie Barrett missed two late penalties as the Hurricanes...
Craig Hammond returns to Nottingham Rugby
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNottingham Rugby have announced that former captain and club stalwart Craig (Hammo) Hammond will return to the club as Head Coach for the beginning of the 2021-22 season. Hammond is currently...
Pieter-Steph du Toit picks his top 5 players in the world
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup-winning flanker and the 2019 World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has named the five players who he rates most highly at the moment. The Stormers and South African...
Looking ahead to Super Rugby Trans Tasman Round 4
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRound 4 of Super Rugby Trans Tasman kicks off with the Aotearoa champs, the Crusaders, hosting the Force in Christchurch. The Force have had a tough time of it thus far, narrowly...
